Job title: Hotel Sales Manager
Company: IBIS STYLES
Job description: Company Description
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Job Description
NEW HOTEL OPENING>>>> ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport
Ready to embark on an exciting journey?
Join our pre-opening team for the brand-new ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport. We’re currently searching for a Sales Manager to help kickstart our new 182-bedroom property. It comes complete with an event space, a spacious F&B outlet, and an outdoor seating area, all conveniently located just 10 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
The Job and Its Scope:
- Your mission: Introduce the ibis Styles London Gatwick to the corporate and leisure markets in Crawley and the Gatwick airport area.
- You’ll be one of the first team members on-site, with our planned opening set for March 2024.
- Grow our business across all sectors, from local corporate accounts (including airline crews) to conference & events business and leisure clientele.
- You should have a knack for driving the sales process from planning to closing, with regular performance tracking and review.
- Show off our property through organised tours and familiarization trips.
- Attend networking opportunities to expand our reach in Crawley and the surrounding areas.
- Boost the property’s profile by participating in brand-wide events.
- Collaborate with the General Manager and the broader Operations and Commercial Team.
The Key Details:
- We offer a competitive salary of £37,500 along with companywide benefits.
- Your workdays will be from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends as needed and agreed upon with the General Manager.
- This role is based at the hotel, and you’ll need a valid driver’s license for local travel requirements.
- You’ll enjoy 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to purchase an extra week if necessary.
- Additional benefits include a discretionary bonus, a company pension scheme, life assurance, employee discounts, and even an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
- We also offer a cycle to work scheme and access to the Health Assured App.
What’s It Like at working for Starboard?
- We’re a small, family-owned company with 21 multi-branded properties across the UK.
- We value individuality and appreciate the right fit for our opening team, where you’ll work closely with our GM.
- You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with fantastic colleagues and be one of the pioneers on our opening team.
- We encourage initiative and decision-making, offering excellent career development and training.
- Make your mark and leave a lasting impression – we’re all for it!
- Enjoy a bonus scheme, hotel perks, and our legendary Christmas parties.
The Essential Skills:
- A minimum of two years of branded experience in hotel sales (Accor experience is a bonus but not mandatory).
- Able to use Accor business tools, systems, and databases for account forecasting and tracking
- Experience with airports and openings is advantageous.
- You should be a proficient networker with a passion for hospitality and people.
- Be proactive and hands-on, with the ability to uncover new opportunities.
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events when necessary.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly? Does that sound like you?
Join us and be part of the team that will make ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport a remarkable destination!
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Expected salary: £37500 per year
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Job date: Sat, 30 Dec 2023 23:20:20 GMT
